Tuesday, May 11, 2010

COMMENTS: He looks like Matthew McConaughey and his pitching style has been compared to that of Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. He is John Ely, and in his last start, he held the hot-hitting Brewers to one earned run over 6 2/3 innings. He won't break 90 mph on the speed gun; instead, he's a location pitcher. Remember, Ned Colletti turned Juan Pierre (2010: .230/.292/.230) into Ely and Jon Link, so credit where credit is due.

Unfortunately, in the red trunks is Dan Haren, the Diamondbacks' great uninjured hope. But as Sax put it in last night's Post-Game Thread, "If we can beat Ubaldo, we can beat Haren." And it turns out Haren has a curiously plump 1.261 career WHIP against the Dodgers. But he also has notched 50 K's and is 10-for-22 at the plate this season, so let's not lose our heads, okay?

I partly want the Celtics to win because it would be nice if the Lakers could beat the Celtics for a championship. Of course the Celtics could beat the Lakers, too. But I tell myself I should be more confident...

True. MLASF But still, I find myself rooting for one team or another in the East. Of course, if the Lakers would lose to Phoenix or in the Finals, no victory would sting more than if it were by the Celtics.

Why do you think it is tht so many younger, female baseball fans in the greater-LA area have turned to the Angels? Because you are right; I've definitely noticed it. Not that there aren't a ton of female Dodgers fans around (yeah for you!) but Angels are clearly doing something to attract a younger generation of females.

@ DB, not sure really. But I'm thinking the color red is appealing and the Anaheim stadium is a place to be 'seen' rather than to watch baseball. I live and work in OC, but I bleed blue! Even the UPS guy gave me hell when he delivered my season tickets tried to convince me to switch, I reminded him the Angels are only good because a former Dodger manages them.

@Mr LASF they should do it soon, from what you say people aren't going to Chavez Ravine. I thought the Dodgers fans never weren't going to do that but maybe it's sort of expensive to watch them lose the way they've been losing.

Whoa! Hmmm. You know last year when I was in a beer line (that one time!) I overheard some young...women talking about how they liked going to Angels games more because the stadium was cooler and there was better womens gear offered there. So you may be on to something.

@Karina, actually they have more stuff in the stores. I'd been looking for tanks for the summer games and was pleasantly surprised to see their selection and it's the same price as the crappy stiffer tanks you can get at the stadium.

@DB, any chance you have Drew's e-mail, send him a heads-up we're loosing the ladies cause of the gear ;).

@Betsy he's gonna say that's what Touch is for. To tell the truth, i don't find anything from that line wearable.

Good Victoria Secret carries other stuff, because i don't really like that "i only kiss Dodgers fans" shirt. Three reasons: i don't find it appropriate for "a serious fan" (do you picture a hardcore male fan wearing something like that?). I don't like hearts on my clothes or accessories and i don't wear slogans i don't believe in.

Gotta love a thread where you can get play-by-play action and fashion updates.

@Sax - think positive, no jinx!

@Orel - no interest in 6 pound pretzels. What woman wants to wear one of those on her ass?

@Betsy, Karina, DB and all those interested in fashion...The McCourt's need to be shown that you have to spend money to make money. ROI seems to be a foreign concept or one they have no interest in. If they are not willing to invest in the team why would they be willing to invest in introducing new merchandise?

@ Karina - I totally felt the same way about that shirt! I believe less is more, unless it's runs and the Dodgers are making them. The stuff i bought isn't online, but it looks like it could come from the Dodger store.

The "presentation" this year at games has clearly dropped off. They were big on the family atmosphere/text us if you have problems kind of stuff the last couple of years (Sax has weighed in on this experience recently re: Opening Day), but this year it's barely an afterthought. I've also noted here recently the almost scary lack of ushering. Last time I was there I timed it, pretending that I needed immedaite help, and it took a good several minutes for me to walk around and find someone remotely considered a stadium authority. Lots of time for a fight to have gotten way out of hand.

@Meaniebreanie that's what happens when you get three or more girls and someone brings up clothes. Also, i think i want to hug you "@Sax - think positive, no jinx!" "@Orel - no interest in 6 pound pretzels. What woman wants to wear one of those on her ass?"

@Betsy that's something i'll check out

@Dusty Baker i wouldn't ever ever ever ever kiss a Giants fan because in the minute he'd mention he's a Giants fan, i'd lose all interest if i had one in the first place.

@Karina, Betsy - we Sosg sister's have got to stick together. Hugs back at ya!

We need a fashion forward Dodger's fan to take on designing a new line. Heidi Klum are you out there? I looked for a simple short sleeve Vneck T-shirt and couldn't even find one of those. What gives? That should be fan wear 101.